The allegations relate to three complainants, two of whom were under the age of 16 when the offences were said to have taken place. Mr Lynas denies all 13 charges.

He was leader of the 2nd Aldershot Scouts but was suspended by the Scout Association after his arrest last year. None of the complainants were members of the group.

On Thursday (July 31), the court heard evidence in relation to counts eight to 13, which are six charges of rape against the same adult female.

Simon Connelly, prosecuting, invited the jury to watch two video statements given by the complainant, who cannot be named for legal reasons, on May 23 last year.

The court heard she made contact with Mr Lynas during June and July 2011 before the pair met up in August of that year.

'Felt flattered'

"I was at a low point in my life," she said. "I started talking to John online. He seemed sweet.

"He talked about scouting and how he loved kids. After a couple of chats, I gave him my number.

"He started phoning and texting me, then he started asking about meeting up. I felt flattered by the attention - we just clicked."

The complainant told the court the abuse started in October when Mr Lynas punched her while she was asleep, and offered no explanation as to why in the morning.

She said he raped her for the first time in November when she woke up during the night to find him lying on top of her.

'Rolled over and went to sleep'

"I said 'get off you great lump' but there was no response from him," she said.

"I told him again, but he still didn't move. When he stopped, he rolled over and went to sleep.

"It was as cold and simple as that."

The second incident was in December when she alleged Mr Lynas raped her orally.

The court heard how he returned from the bathroom, climbed over her and knelt on her hand before committing the act.

"I looked at him and thought 'please stop' but he just carried on and on and on," she said.

"It was the only time he ever made me cry, but he still didn't stop."

A third alleged rape occurred some time between late January to early February 2012 when Mr Lynas grabbed her by the shoulder on a staircase, forced her down onto all fours and raped her for "about five minutes".